bbreault 0 Posted May 17, 2010 TSQUIRTZ: I didnt even think of the bleach ruining the needle. I have personally never put chems through my airbrush. Only paint and paint thinner to clean. I was merely advising a good airbrush if it was going to be used for more than that. I have heard ALOT of good things about the VL's though. Sorry for the poor airbrush suggestion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSQUIRTZ 0 Posted May 17, 2010 Thanks for the airbrush advice, I just wanted to warn you. I personaly don't own a dagger yet, but would love to try one. Can't ever have enough toys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest YHC Posted May 17, 2010 Can't ever have enough toys! Said that to my wife once and she about kicked the crap out of me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windasm 0 Posted May 18, 2010 Hey Marek, Your shirts are looking better and better. How long would you recommend to leave the bleach on just to lighten the black color a tad? I would like to make a shirt with a graphic that doesn't show up unless you're like a few feet from it. Do you think it's possible to do with bleach? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marek Posted May 18, 2010 Hey Windasm , thanks . Ghost logo ..hmmm .. it will take some playing around but I think you could do it . There are 4 factors to consider 1-strength of bleach 2-time (how long you leave the bleach on ) 3- heat 4-material of shirt 1&2- I shoot the bleach full strength and play with the timing to get the color effects that I want , (start with the stuff that you want lightest ) for your app I would do a series of 3 trials - thin the bleach with water 75% / 50% / 25% . the 25 % bleach may be too weak but it will give you lots of working time to peel and wash . Boomerbabe also suggested Antichlor , a product that stops the reaction . I have not used it yet but it is an option . Tsquirts suggested hydrogen peroxide to stop the reaction so you have options . 3 -heat -this is a chemical reaction process so if it is a warm day the color will fade faster than a cold day . 4 material - this one I have noticed from trial and error . 100% cotton gives you the best results in color range - from just off white to some nice red and copper tones to black . the more Poly you add the darker the light colors will be . These are Jerzees 50% cotton 50% Poly And these are Midtown 100% cotton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marek Posted May 19, 2010 I picked up a cheap ($30) dual action airbrush and gave it a shot today ..way different ..I need to learn not to stop the air before I pull off the trigger . I'm getting a little splatter when restarting .As for the rest of the technique ...welcome to another learning curve .. Here is the shirt I did today .100% cotton with the DAAB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted May 19, 2010 WOWÂ Â Excellent work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted May 19, 2010 They just keep getting better and better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest YHC Posted May 19, 2010 WOW Man! You are blowing my mind with these designs. Who new that bleach could be so much fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSQUIRTZ 0 Posted May 19, 2010 LOL! Should have told you, The first rule of the d.a., KEEP THE AIR ON! Man those just keep getting better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harmfulgraphics 1 Posted May 19, 2010 Super Idea and all the shirts look great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackie J 1 Posted May 25, 2010 Hi there, just love your stuff, It's time to show more.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marek Posted May 28, 2010 Ok . I've been a little busy with life lately so I haven't done much . I started playing with createx paint and vinyl mask . This was supposed to be a clean logo front and back ( no extras ) but I learned that I need to mask EVERYTHING !!. I got mask /overspray lines on it = the rest of the freehand mess . I heat set with a heatgun but I have not washed it yet . We'll see how it does in the wash . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Sci-fi 0 Posted May 29, 2010 I've been told by numerous a airbrush artist that Iwata brushes are some of the best. Awesome shirts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marek Posted May 29, 2010 Eventually I will upgrade to a better brush . Right now I'm learning the ins and outs of brush control and experimenting with different products ( paint & bleach ) . I really don't want to bugger up a nice brush yet . I figure if I cann get the flow control down witg a cheapo brush then it will be a treat to run a Talon or a Dagger . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSQUIRTZ 0 Posted May 29, 2010 Old VL is a very capable brush in the right hands, and Iwatas are a smooth as butta, but the parts are expensive. Bang on the pasche for a while and if you like airbrushing and want to stick with it (paint, not bleach) you will love an Iwata! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyMeMe 8 Posted May 30, 2010 This is a great thread,, I havent even plugged my airbrush in for at least 2 years,, i have a few compressors and a few guns,, I will so have to play ,, MMM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnpromotions 0 Posted May 30, 2010 If you have a DTG printer you can do the same thing. Bleach the shirt and then print without the white ink hassles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stokedgraphics 1 Posted June 8, 2011 Man! That's an incredible idea! I've been pondering it for a while, with respect to the process and the materials. I had an idea for how to create re-usable stencils. Two options: Since everyone (assumably) has a vinyl cutter, you can cut mylar stencils. If you get a piece of sheet metal (ferrous) and use magnets (lots of little ones) glued to the top side of the template to hold everything down. Another option is to cut stencils out of magnetic sheeting with a metal platen. Just thinkin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xpfguy 39 Posted June 22, 2011 Help, I tried this but I can't get the vinyl to stick to the shirt. What vinyl and transfer paper are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clos762 0 Posted July 7, 2011 Wow this thread was fun to read. It makes me want to try it. Wonder if it would work with a regular spray bottle, see what kind of effect it will give. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancelineDesigns 0 Posted July 30, 2011 Wow this thread was fun to read. It makes me want to try it. Wonder if it would work with a regular spray bottle, see what kind of effect it will give. These really are great shirts! I used a regular spray bottle with a bleach solution an a navy blue 50/50 shirt to give it a distressed look, with a little more fade in the front, then sublimated a design on it. Cool vintage look. Love the vinyl stencil idea though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites